Author and counselor Tim Lineaweaver explores the conflict he felt between opening up about his trauma and addiction and remaining anonymous.

Dr. Andrew Yockey's research indicates that drug-impaired driving is increasing while awareness lags. And detection by law enforcement, unlike alcohol detection, is complicated.

Robert Kent, Esq., writes that in trying to fix the opioid crisis with policy changes, we may have created a second one.

Abstinence is only the beginning of recovery. You can quit substances and still feel stuck. Author Michael Cline writes about the next step in your recovery after overcoming addiction.

You think you drink to relax—but what if alcohol is actually training your body to panic? John Makohen, CASAC, explains how alcohol rewires your stress system, creating 'fake emergencies' that drive anxiety and cravings. This piece translates neuroscience into real-world patterns and offers practical strategies to restore calm.

Is $5.5 billion justice—or just closure without accountability? In this powerful and deeply personal reflection, Rob Kent, Esq., President of Kent Strategic Advisors and former New York State drug policy official, examines the conclusion of the federal criminal case against Purdue Pharma. For policymakers, clinicians, and those impacted by the opioid crisis, Kent’s message is clear: financial penalties alone are not enough.

What if addiction treatment didn’t start with abstinence? Dr. Andrew Tatarsky presents a model that meets people where they are, focusing on engagement, collaboration, and gradual change. This approach increases retention and creates real-world progress.

Psychedelic therapy is gaining momentum in modern mental health care—but the story isn’t simple. Joshua Bennett-Johnson, LADC-II, licensed counselor, explores both the promise and the complexity of this emerging field. Substances once dismissed are now being fast-tracked for conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction.

Vital Voyage Author of the Month, Michael Cline, gives a raw account of addiction’s exhausting cycle.

Polysubstance use is now the reality for many people in addiction, but most recovery models haven’t caught up.

Robert Kent reports how telehealth changed everything—yet systems lag behind.

Counselor and author Tim Lineaweaver writes about how building perseverance in his recovery transformed his life through discipline and commitment.